Robert Gruca, guitarist, performs a wide range of solo, chamber, and concerto repertoire. In recent seasons he has toured throughout the US and into Canada.  Highlights of Roberts seasons include touring the eastern United States and Europe with the Cleveland Orchestra, performing several pieces, including some under the direction of Franz Welser–Most. His recent concerto performances include Concierto de Aranjuez and Fantasia para un Gentilhombre with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and the New Philharmonic both under the direction of Kirk Muspratt. Mr. Gruca has earned several first prizes in national guitar competitions. In addition to performing, Robert Gruca is a guitar instructor at the Cleveland Music School Settlement and started the first Suzuki guitar program of Northeast Ohio there in 2013.  For more detailed information about Mr. Gruca, please go to his website, www.robertgruca.org